PATROL

November 30, 2012

- James Pennington, 48, New Castle, Pa., was cited for assured clear distance after the commercial truck he was driving east on state Route 172 reportedly struck the rear of a pickup driven by Shirley G. Jordy, 81, Canton. According to reports, Jordy was stopped eastbound, waiting to turn into Hanna Drive when her vehicle was struck. Upon impact, Pennington's truck went off the right side of the roadway, striking a utility pole.